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Weather & Climate in Francisco Martínez Gaytán, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Francisco Martínez Gaytán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1,789.0 sq mi (4,633.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.7697°N, 93.8125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

994 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 110 km 159 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 84 km 166 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 127 km 123 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 131 km 127 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 85 km 144 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 124 km 97 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 149 km 111 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 119 km 124 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 39 km 172 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 149 km 89 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 106 km 140 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 104 km 146 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 46 km 190 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 91 km 140 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 77 km 155 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 41 km 59 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 137 km 51 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 73 km 148 km
Jun 22, 2008 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.1 119 km 132 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 128 km 122 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 277 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 175 km
2011 Nate Category 1 75 mph 267 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 204 km
2007 Dean Category 1 81 mph 249 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 77 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in

Francisco Martínez Gaytán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and April the driest (2.0").

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